Drunk driver gets 10 years for crash that killed three in Almaty region
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A court in Almaty region sentenced a drunk driver to 10 years in prison for a June 23 crash that killed three people and injured three others. The driver, identified as Abylai Zharylkassynuly, was also banned from driving for life. The court ordered him to pay 29 million tenge in moral damages and 1.7 million tenge in material damages.
Key Facts
- The crash occurred on June 23, 2026, at the 132nd kilometer of the Almaty–Shelek–Khorgos highway in Enbekshikazakh district.
- The driver was behind the wheel of a Haval M6 and collided with an Audi after entering the oncoming lane while intoxicated.
- Three people in the Audi died at the scene, and three others sustained various injuries.
- The court sentenced the driver to 10 years in prison, the maximum penalty under Article 345-1 Part 4 of the Criminal Code.
- The driver was also permanently banned from driving and ordered to pay 29 million tenge in moral damages and 1,799,089 tenge in material damages.
The Crash
On June 23, 2026, a Haval M6 driven by Abylai Zharylkassynuly collided with an Audi on the 132nd kilometer of the Almaty–Shelek–Khorgos highway in Enbekshikazakh district, Almaty region. The driver, who was intoxicated, had entered the oncoming lane before the collision. The Audi's driver and two passengers died at the scene, while three other occupants sustained injuries.
Court Verdict
The specialized inter-district criminal court of Almaty region convicted the driver under Article 345-1 Part 4 of the Criminal Code, which carries a penalty of seven to ten years. Citing the gravity of the offense, the court imposed the maximum sentence of 10 years in prison. The driver was also permanently deprived of the right to operate vehicles. The court partially satisfied civil claims, ordering the convicted driver to pay 29 million tenge in moral damages and 1,799,089 tenge in material damages. The verdict has not yet entered into legal force.
Defendant Background
The defendant is named Abylai Zharylkassynuly, according to court records. Unofficial reports indicate he was a former police officer.
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